• About the Teachers:

  • SMSgt (Ret) Dale Fogle

  • MSgt (Ret) Mark Kroll

• About the Class:

  • Mission. The mission of Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is to “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” 

  • Goal. The goal of the program is to instill in high school students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. 

  • Objectives.  

    • Develop an appreciation for the basic elements and requirements for national security

    • Respect and understand the need for constituted authority in a democratic society

    • Develop a sense of patriotism and an understanding of citizen’s personal obligation to contribute toward national security

    • Acquire a broad based knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine

    • Instill an interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals

    • Develop an interest in the Air Force as a possible career

    • NOTE:  JROTC programs are citizenship programs. They are NOT military recruiting programs and there is never any obligation to join the military. 

• How to Contact:

  • SMSgt (Ret) Dale Fogle:  dale.fogle@smyrna.k12.de.us

  • MSgt (Ret) Mark Kroll: mark.kroll@smyrna.k12.de.us

  • (302) 653-8581 x3060

Weekly Updates

• Weekly Overview 

1. Fundraiser ended on 23 Dec, we raised $7484.30. Air base breakdown:

 a. Honor – $3,011

 b. Fortitude - $2,920

 c. Allegiance - $2,095

 d. Tenacity - $1,580

 e. Most money raised: Joseph Gonzon - $975

2. Air Force Inspection Preparation

  a. 7 & 9 Jan (Wed and Fri), AS-2 30 command drill sequence practice for the following cadets:

    1. A. McGowan

    2. L. Price

    3. C. McGowan

    4. Marquette

    5. Whitby

    6. Biggs

    7. Acevedo

    8. Trzaskus

    9. E. Johnson

    10. Larkin

    11. Alternates: Benton and Borkholder

  b. Tues and Thurs, briefing practice for cadets selected to give a briefing

  c. 12 Jan, Monday, cadet mass formation practice in the Natatorium at 08:00 am

  d. 26 Jan, Monday, cadet mass formation in uniform in the Aux gym at 08:00 am

3. Sadaf Nemat has been named the Corps Director of Staff, taking over that role from Ethan Pritchard at the end of Jan.

4. 1 Feb, Sun, Polar Plunge at Rehoboth Beach at 1:00 p.m. Leaving from SHS, time TBD. We have reserved two 10-pax vans; 15 cadets have expressed interest. No information on hoodies currently. Need a POC for the event to collect participant names, donations, and registrations.

5. Washington D.C. interest form posted in GC. Depending on interest, it will be either 2 April or 23 April due to bus availability. Currently, the plan would be to leave immediately after school begins (approx. 07:45am). No uniforms will be worn. We plan to provide $20 in food, and the field trip will be free for cadets. We will determine groups and group sizes when we have a good headcount, targeting 2 weeks out from the trip.

  a. We will need chaperones for the trip. The number will depend on how many cadets there are.

6. Curriculum:

  a. AS1: Drill and AS, Chapter 1: Exploring Flight

  b. AS2: Continue Chapter 2, Lesson 2: Speaking Effectively

  c. AS3: Continue Chapter 3, Lesson 1: Researching Careers

  d. AS4: Read Chapter 4, Lesson 1: Improving Your Decision Making

• Important Announcements: 

  • District Calendar for 2025-2026

  • Student Traffic Process in the high school building

    • Using the Stair Towers at SHS 

  • SHS Bell Schedule 2025-2026

  • Odd_Even Schedule 2025-2026

  • If you want to learn more check out Air Force Recruiting Service social media websites and YouTube channel for interesting content and motivational videos all about aviation:

    • Facebook: @usaf.inspire 

    • Instagram: USAF_inspire

    • Twitter: USAF_inspire

    • YouTube: AFRS Detachment 1

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